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https://www.babblebees.com.au/intake-survey Babble Bees Speech Therapy is a neuro-affirming speech therapy practice.

A Paediatric Speech Pathology clinic in Footscray dedicated to helping children reach their communication potential through compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to their needs. Our vision is to empower every child to reach their full potential. We provide comprehensive and personalised support to families and children with disabilities and learning needs. Our commitment lies in creating a nurturing and inclusive environment, where children thrive and discover the joy of communication. By partnering closely with families, we aim to understand their unique challenges and aspirations, working collaboratively to support their child's abilities and foster meaningful progress. Together, we strive to make a lasting impact on every child's life, enabling them to confidently express themselves and embrace the opportunities life has for them.

20/10/2026

Okay… obviously we’ve simplified things a little. 😂

But Dyslexia Awareness Month is a good time to pause and ask: why does it matter how we define dyslexia?

Because the way we understand dyslexia shapes the way we support children.

Children who struggle with reading benefit from explicit, systematic teaching of how sounds and letters work together — not being told to “just sound it out” or “try harder.”

And reading support isn’t just about phonics. We also want to build things like spelling, word knowledge, morphology and reading fluency.

The goal isn’t simply to give a child a label.

It’s to understand what they’re finding difficult, so we can provide the right support. 💛

This Dyslexia Awareness Month, we’re keeping things simple:

🪨 Understand the difficulty.

🪨 Teach what needs to be taught.

🪨 Support what needs to be supported.

Caveman no guess.

Caveman gets good teaching. 😂

If toddlers could leave reviews… I have a feeling they’d be BRUTALLY honest 💯Because sometimes the most important client...
14/10/2026

If toddlers could leave reviews… I have a feeling they’d be BRUTALLY honest 💯

Because sometimes the most important client feedback comes from someone who is 3, has very strong opinions, and absolutely refuses to be bribed by your carefully planned therapy activity 😂

I have ADHD. And I didn’t build the skills I have today on my own. 💛Long before I had an ADHD diagnosis, my mum was alre...
08/10/2026

I have ADHD. And I didn’t build the skills I have today on my own. 💛

Long before I had an ADHD diagnosis, my mum was already noticing that some things were harder for me than they seemed to be for other people.

So she adapted.

Sometimes that looked like sitting beside me while I got started.

Sometimes it was breaking a big task into smaller steps.

Sometimes it was helping me build momentum with easy wins.

Sometimes it was timers, rewards, accountability, structure or very firm boundaries. 😂

None of these things “fixed” my ADHD.

They gave me scaffolding while I was learning how to scaffold myself.

And I think that’s something we can sometimes forget when we talk about supporting neurodivergent children.

Support and independence aren’t opposites.

The goal isn’t to remove every challenge or do everything for a child.

It’s to figure out:

“What support does this child need right now to build the skills they will eventually use for themselves?”

My mum didn’t have a diagnosis, a framework or a perfect understanding of ADHD.

She just noticed what helped me — and kept adapting.

And looking back, I’m incredibly grateful that I grew up surrounded by people who helped me find ways to work with my brain rather than constantly against it.

This year’s ADHD Awareness Month theme is “A Community of Support.”

For me, that community started at home. 🐝💛

07/10/2026

The speechie voice™️ is not something we consciously turn on… it just HAPPENS 😂

Years of modelling language, exaggerated intonation and enthusiastic praise… apparently it’s now a permanent personality trait.

Tell us we are not the only one 😂👇

Term 4 is here! 🍎✨A new term means new routines, new goals and plenty of opportunities to support communication.You don’...
02/10/2026

Term 4 is here! 🍎✨

A new term means new routines, new goals and plenty of opportunities to support communication.

You don’t need to add extra “practice” to your day. Everyday moments — asking for help, talking about their day, navigating tricky moments and simply listening — all count. 💛

This term, we’re focusing on communication over perfection: helping children feel confident to connect, participate, ask for help and be heard.

Here’s to a Term 4 full of little moments of progress! ✨

After a long day, reading together can feel like one more thing to fit in.But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to b...
29/09/2026

After a long day, reading together can feel like one more thing to fit in.

But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be a long session to be meaningful.

Just 10 minutes of shared reading can help build:

✨ Vocabulary
✨ Listening skills
✨ Early literacy
✨ Attention
✨ A love of books
✨ Strong parent–child connection

Swipe through to learn more.

📚 What’s your family’s favourite bedtime story? Share with us on the comments below so other parents can discover a new favourite too! 💛

22/09/2026

You don’t need to plan another big activity to support your child’s speech & language over the holidays ❤️

Some of the best opportunities are already happening in your everyday life:

🔎 Finding things on a walk or while you’re out

🧱 Building and spelling with toys you already have

🍪 Cooking, decorating, and talking through it all

Try modelling language, introducing new words, asking simple questions, and talking about what happened first, next and last.

It doesn’t have to be complicated and it definitely doesn’t need lots of prep. 👏

Connection + conversation + everyday moments = so many opportunities to support communication.

Save this for the school holidays 📌 and follow for more simple speech & language tips!

One of the simplest language strategies is also one of the hardest: waiting.As adults, we’re often quick to fill the sil...
08/09/2026

One of the simplest language strategies is also one of the hardest: waiting.

As adults, we’re often quick to fill the silence. But children need time to process what they’ve heard, think about their response, and work out how to communicate it.

By pausing for just a few seconds, you’re creating space for your child to take a turn in the conversation.

✨ Try the Pause Strategy today:

• Ask one question or make one comment.

• Count silently to five.

• Look expectantly.

• Celebrate any communication attempt—whether it’s a word, gesture, sound, or look.

Small pauses can lead to big conversations.

💬 Have you tried this strategy before? Let me know in the comments.

Development varies between children. If you have concerns about your child’s communication, consider speaking with a paediatric speech pathologist.

21/08/2026

Books are such a simple way to build language - but the right book can give your child so many opportunities to target specific skills.

As speechies, we choose booked with language goals in mind such as:

🌱 Building vocabulary
🌱 Expanding sentences
🌱 Answering WH questions
🌱 Understanding and using concepts
🌱 Storytelling and sequencing and more!

Swipe through to see some of our favourite book choices, what language skills can be targeted and how you can use them to support language development at home 📚

29/07/2026

Just a paediatric speechie slowly transforming 🔋100% to 🪫2%…every single day 😆

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